Patrick Ward
Business Development Leader @ Ford | Automotive, Media & Technology Partnerships
- Role
- Manager, Content Strategy and Partnerships at Ford Motor Company
- Location
- Urbana, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Patrick Ward
I manage partnerships and lead complex negotiations at Ford across automotive, media, and technology sectors.I specialize in multi-party deals that require navigating competing interests and aligning incentives across organizations. My work typically involves Fortune 500 companies, emerging media, and strategic partners where traditional negotiation approaches fall short.Key areas:• Revenue-sharing and licensing agreements• Long-term strategic partnerships• Multi-stakeholder negotiationsI coordinate across legal, finance, and executive leadership to structure and close complex deals.Currently: Business Development Leader @ Ford
Experience
Manager, Content Strategy and Partnerships
Dec 2023 — Present
Advanced to leadership position, fostering team collaboration and implementing innovative problem-solving approachesOrchestrated the extension of Ford\'s primary audio collaboration, enhancing in-vehicle entertainment options for 4M+ customersDrove business growth through successful execution of three partnership contracts, enhancing product portfolio and customer valueArchitected groundbreaking in-vehicle content strategy, revolutionizing user experience and solidifying brand loyalty for Ford\'s connected services platformEstablished and nurtured strategic partnerships generating over $100M in annual revenue, achieving 20% year-over-year growth
Education
Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business
Bachelor’s Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2014
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